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Payson, AZ vs Ashland, KY

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Highlights
- Ashland spends 0.7% less per student than Payson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 26.0% lower in Ashland than in Payson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ashland had 4.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Payson
 Payson, AZAshland, KYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,795$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,337  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,886$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.99  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4644573
 Students per Counselor787  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.31.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 6 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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Reviews for Ashland    11 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I'm 33 years old, and I've lived in this town for 25 of them. Not by choice. The majority of people here, and I'm not exaggerating, are on drugs. It's sad. And I'm  More

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Over 6 years ago

The people of Ashland are amazing and its growing and getting better everyday. Every weekend there is things to get involved with and excellent local restaurants, as  More

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Over 6 years ago

I'm new to Ashland and it's a step up from flood ravaged Louisiana! I love the weather we have here. After our first year living in Ashland and having  More

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